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Wisconsin Centennial Celebration

Date: 01 05 1948
Description: Seated in the Wisconsin State Capitol during a state centennial observance are, left to right: E.B. Fred, President of the University of Wisconsin; Governo...
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Staughton Lynd at an Anti-War Demonstration

Date: 03 26 1966
Description: Standing near the Lincoln Statue on Bascom Hill at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Historian Staughton Lynd speaks to a nighttime, anti-war demonstrat...
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And the Winner Is...

Date: 11 08 1978
Description: After winning the election, Governor-elect Lee Sherman Dreyfus raises his arms in triumph as he speaks to his cheering supporters.
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Nehru Visits Madison

Date: 11 04 1949
Description: Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru of India decending the stairs from an airplane at Truax Field. Nehru came to Madison to speak at the University of W...
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Nehru Visit to Madison

Date: 11 04 1949
Description: Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru of India speaking to a crowd gathered at the U.W. Union Terrace from a Union Theater outdoor balcony.
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President Herbert Hoover Speaking at the University of Wisconsin Fieldhouse

Date: 11 05 1932
Description: President Herbert Hoover addressing a crowd of 12,000 at the University of Wisconsin fieldhouse. On the platform behind the president are, left to right: J...
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Dane County Republican Party Rally

Date: 08 24 1950
Description: Walter J. Kohler addresses the attendees of a Dane County Republican Party rally at the Eagle's Club in Madison.
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Irwin Silber

Date: 04 1975
Description: "Irwin Silber, an editor of the 'Guardian'," a radical weekly newspaper, speaking to an anti-war rally in a square near a large sculpture.
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Demonstration for Alfalfa Planting

Date: 1913
Description: Men seated near public speaker demonstrating proper cultivation of alfalfa. Original caption reads: "This scene was taken during the Alfalfa Campaign in Du...
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Michelle Obama

Date: 02 18 2008
Description: Michelle Obama speaking from a podium at the University of La Crosse. A man is standing in the foreground.
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Orator

Date: 1941
Description: Woodcut illustration of a man speaking at a podium.
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West High School Basketball Dinner

Date: 04 13 1954
Description: Group portrait of the speakers at West High School's basketball banquet. Seated left to right: Don Page, West HS coach, and Harold (Bud) Foster, UW coach. ...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Protest in Support of Grape Boycott

Date: 1969
Description: Protest on the Library Mall at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in support of the grape boycott. A woman stands on the sidewalk speaking at a microphone...
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East High School Football Banquet

Date: 11 05 1957
Description: Group portrait of the main speakers at the 36th East High School football banquet. Seated left to right: Herbert (Butch) Mueller, head coach; Rev. Charles ...
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University of Wisconsin Graduation Ceremony

Date: 06 16 1958
Description: View of the University of Wisconsin's graduation ceremonies as seen from the balcony overlooking the side of the stage. Special guests are seated on the st...
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We Saw You at Nurses Association Spring Banquet

Date: 05 10 1960
Description: Participants in the Nurses Association spring banquet chat before the event. From left to right are: Nellie Brown, Louise Grapenthin, Eleanor Lambertsen (a...
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Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. Campaigns in Madison

Date: 09 21 1960
Description: Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr., ex-United Nations Envoy and Republican Vice-Presidential nominee, spoke to nearly 300 people at the Madison Municipal Airport.
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Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction Oath Ceremony

Date: 07 02 1961
Description: The new Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Angus B. Rothwell, gives a brief speech after taking the oath of office at the Wisconsin Stat...
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Daniel Hoan Speaking to a Crowd

Date: 1919
Description: Elevated view of Mayor Hoan speaking to a crowd at the Seaman Body Corporation.
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Lauri Wynn

Date: 03 08 1974
Description: Wisconsin Education Association Council President, Lauri Wynn, speaking at an affirmative action meeting at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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